Heat Pump Services in Middletown

Heat Pump Installation, Repair & Replacement

Are you interested in installing a heat pump in your home? Or do you need to repair an existing heat pump? Count on GAC Services for quality installation and repair of your heat pump in the Middletown, Maryland area.

Contact us today for a replacement estimate or to schedule heat pump repair in Middletown today.

What Is a Heat Pump?

When you think about cooling a home or any other building for that matter, the words “heat pump” probably don’t come to mind. However, a heat pump can both heat and cool your home!

A heat pump is a device that uses smaller amounts of energy to move heat from one location to another. Typically, heat pumps are used to pull heat out of the air or ground in order to heat a building. At the same time, heat pumps can be used in reverse to cool a building by pulling hot air out of a building.

Why Install a Heat Pump in Middletown?

The biggest advantage of a heat pump over standard HVAC units is that you only need one system to heat and cool your home. Heat pumps are also very efficient. They use energy to transfer heat rather than burn fuel to create it. Heat pumps are also great dehumidifiers and work better than your regular air conditioner at dehumidifying your home. And in the winter, they won’t dry out your air like a furnace does.

Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner

An air conditioner works by absorbing heat from the air that passes over the coils. The cool air is then moved through your air conditioning ducts and into your home. The air that is collected in this process is dispersed through your system’s exhaust.

The main advantage of a heat pump is that it can both heat and cool, as opposed to an air conditioner which only offers cooling. Also, since the heat pump uses less energy, you can save money on your utility bills.

Heat Pump vs. Furnace

The main difference between a heat pump and a furnace is how they generate heat. Furnaces use flames to heat the air and then use a fan to push the heat throughout your home or building. Meanwhile, heat pumps actually pump heat from the outside air rather than actually heating up the air. Heat pumps can generate heat from the air or the ground depending on your unit.

Furnaces can be powered by oil, natural gas, or electricity. Heat pumps are run solely off of electricity and are usually the better choice for efficiency, though the price of oil or gas in Middletown should be considered when deciding how to cost-effectively heat your home.

Hybrid Heating Solutions

While Middletown, Maryland residents like yourself generally can expect a mild winter, our state can experience some extreme low temperatures during the winter months (the never-ending winter of 2013-2014 comes to mind!).

For extreme cold, we recommend combining the strengths of gas and electric heat sources with a hybrid heating systems. This system comprises a gas furnace and heat pump. When the temperature changes, the system automatically switches to the most cost-effective fuel source for the present conditions.

If you’re worried about fuel consumption, a hybrid heating system is a great solution. Contact us today for an estimate.

Heat Pump Services in Middletown, MD

GAC Services provides heat pump installation and repair services in the Middletown, Maryland area. If you are interested in learning more about heat pumps or would like an estimate, contact one of our friendly experts today.

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